Book Study: Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl: Pre-Reading Activity

Prepare students for reading Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl by having them complete this anticipation guide as a pre-reading activity! Geared toward seventh- and eighth-grade learners, this anticipation guide is a comprehension strategy used before reading to activate students’ prior knowledge and build curiosity about what they will read. It's also a great tool to generate discussion among students before they begin a book! In this one-page worksheet, students are asked to consider eight statements related to themes in the book. Readers will need to decide if they agree or disagree with each statement and reflect on their reasoning. Then they will explain their reasoning with details, examples, or facts. This pre-reading activity is part of a larger book study unit on Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl.